Fall Camp Day 1

[Big23Head]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Standouts from Day One: Donte Vaughn, Cam Smith, Tony Jones, Alize Mack, Brandon Wimbush, Shaun Crawford, Nyles Morgan, Jafar Armstrong.</p>— Irish Illustrated (@PeteSampson_) <a href="

">August 1, 2017</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Mike McGlinchey addresses team after practice. That's kind of new. Usually Kelly the only speaker.</p>— Irish Illustrated (@PeteSampson_) <a href="

">August 1, 2017</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Curious case of Kevin Stephenson today. Made an incredible one-handed catch. Then suffers some bizarre drops. Not active with 1st/2nd teams.</p>— Irish Illustrated (@PeteSampson_) <a href="

">August 1, 2017</a></blockquote>

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[Big23Head]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">QB Brandon Wimbush was a bit off in the early going but settled down and was sharper during the later portions of practice....</p>— Bryan Driskell (@BGI_CoachD) <a href="

">August 1, 2017</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sophomore RB Tony Jones Jr. continues to impress. He's a big back but he's very nimble and he's the best pass catcher at the position.</p>— Bryan Driskell (@BGI_CoachD) <a href="

">August 1, 2017</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Cameron Smith - a transfer from Arizona State - looked the most comfortable at WR. He played in this offense for 3 years, so not a surprise</p>— Bryan Driskell (@BGI_CoachD) <a href="

">August 1, 2017</a></blockquote>

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[Big23Head]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Smith and Michigan transfer Freddy Canteen have added a lot of speed to the WR corps. Freshman Michael Young is extremely athletic as well.</p>— Bryan Driskell (@BGI_CoachD) <a href="

">August 1, 2017</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">LT Mike McGlinchey is as impressive physically as I've seen him. He's fill out, he's quicker than he was last year and his hands are bricks.</p>— Bryan Driskell (@BGI_CoachD) <a href="

">August 1, 2017</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">RG Alex Bars looked very good during one-on-one's. He was quick and used his long arms to dominate. Both soph. RT's had good moments.</p>— Bryan Driskell (@BGI_CoachD) <a href="

">August 1, 2017</a></blockquote>

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[Big23Head]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Sophomore DE Daelin Hayes is showing a vocal presence up front and his athleticism continues to impress.</p>— Bryan Driskell (@BGI_CoachD) <a href="

">August 1, 2017</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Andrew Trumbetti was playing the Drop today and Ade Ogundeji was playing SDE. Both were very impressive, especially Trumbetti.</p>— Bryan Driskell (@BGI_CoachD) <a href="

">August 1, 2017</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">At corner both Nick Watkins and Donte Vaughn were standouts. Shaun Crawford looked healthy. All three make excellent reads on the ball.</p>— Bryan Driskell (@BGI_CoachD) <a href="

">August 1, 2017</a></blockquote>

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[Big23Head]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Any talk of Vaughn to safety needs to stop. He's 6-3 but his transitions are impressive and his ball skills/instincts are plus.</p>— Bryan Driskell (@BGI_CoachD) <a href="

">August 1, 2017</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I didn't see Crawford transition much today but his stop and drive was good & his lateral speed looked to be in pre-injury form. Great sign</p>— Bryan Driskell (@BGI_CoachD) <a href="

">August 1, 2017</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">QB Ian Book won't blow you away with elite tools, but the kid is really savvy and accurate. Arm is better than you'd think.</p>— Bryan Driskell (@BGI_CoachD) <a href="

">August 1, 2017</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Oh, forgot to say this. The defense spent a ton of time on fundamentals, turnover circuits and proper fits. Enjoyed seeing that.</p>— Bryan Driskell (@BGI_CoachD) <a href="

">August 1, 2017</a></blockquote>

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[Big23Head]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Some Notre Dame practice notes: Shaun Crawford is still good at football. Picked off Ian Book. Consistently most active ND CB.</p>— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) <a href="

">August 1, 2017</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kevin Stepherson had the day's biggest highlight, a one-handed catch behind his head. Still explosive, too.</p>— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) <a href="

">August 1, 2017</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Freshman WR Jafar Armstrong doesn't have a ton of size, but he caught everything in his vicinity. Looked like he belonged.</p>— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) <a href="

">August 1, 2017</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Drue Tranquill had a pick six off Montgomery VanGorder. Looked quick, decisive, confident.</p>— Mike Vorel (@mikevorel) <a href="

">August 1, 2017</a></blockquote>

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[Big23Head]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Still a long way to go in the battle at RT among Kraemer, Eichenberg and Hainsey.</p>— Eric Hansen (@EHansenNDI) <a href="

">August 1, 2017</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">This has been a subject on Irish Illustrated all summer, but Kurt Hinish and Myron Tagovailoa-Amosa are the first two frosh DT’s right now.</p>— Irish Illustrated (@PeteSampson_) <a href="

">August 1, 2017</a></blockquote>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Here’s how I’d describe Notre Dame’s tight end group. You can’t tell who are the seniors and who are the freshmen without jersey numbers.</p>— Irish Illustrated (@PeteSampson_) <a href="

">August 1, 2017</a></blockquote>

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[Big23Head]

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<p><a href="https://vimeo.com/227963368">Brian Kelly: Preseason Camp Day</a> from <a href="https://vimeo.com/blueandgold">BlueAndGold.com</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>

[Big23Head]

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<p><a href="https://vimeo.com/227964791">Drue Tranquill: Preseason Camp Day One</a> from <a href="https://vimeo.com/blueandgold">BlueAndGold.com</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>

[Big23Head]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Wimbush, Stepherson, Crawford, and Vaughn impressive on day one of Fall Camp for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash">#NotreDame</a>. (Free)<a href="https://t.co/rJP01eOWwR">https://t.co/rJP01eOWwR</a></p>— Matt Freeman (@mattfreemanISD) <a href="

">August 1, 2017</a></blockquote>

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[Big23Head]

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[Big23Head]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">PHOTOS: Your first look at Notre Dame football from Culver, courtesy of the incomparable <a href="

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">August 1, 2017</a></blockquote>

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[tneun89]

Sounds like Wimbush had a solid day. Not outstanding, but it sounds like he threw the ball well. He seems like the anti Jimmy Clausen in that he will do better in live action than he will in 7-on-7.

 

Really don't know what to make of the situation at wide receiver. ESB is a given, but beyond that... I am super high on Claypool, but don't know if he can be a consistent player this year. It sounds like CJ Sanders is down on the depth chart (3rd string according to Pete Sampson), and Stepherson didn't take one rep with the 1's or 2's, so maybe he is still not out of the doghouse. Cam Smith repping with the 1's is a surprise, but it sounds like it was more a product of him knowing the offense.

 

Sounds like the freshmen tight ends are both legit. I wonder if they both play this year or if they try to redshirt one (Kmet) to break them up. I think Alize Mack will line up as a detached tight end most of the time, with Durham Smythe being an in-line blocker. I would not mind seeing those two on the field at the same time a lot this season.

 

The OL sounds like it is pretty much set: McGlinchey, Nelson, Mustipher, Bars, and Kraemer. I just hope those five stay healthy throughout camp. It sounds like Mustipher and Bars had really good off-seasons. It sounds like Robert Hainsey may crack the two deep, but if Nelson could redshirt, so can he.

[corysold]

Thanks for posting this Big.

 

From those clips, this clearly looks like an 11-1 team this year.

[Jersey Irish]

"Drue Tranquill had a pick six off Montgomery VanGorder. Looked quick, decisive, confident."

Is MVG still on full scholarship? As a holder? His dad can well afford the 66k a year for him at ND.